Garden clean-up in the Fall is important because you need to know what to trash in order to prevent making a dangerous compost pile for your next growing season. Here are three tips that will help: Don't procrastinate on the Fall cleanup. By leaving dead plants and...
During the Fall season, your landscaping can become overwhelmed in leaves. That can be a good thing for making compost, however, it's important to make sure you know the don'ts in creating the right compost cocktail for you Colorado landscaping: 1. Don't put oak and...
Love your casual get togethers outdoors? Well if you have a fire pit on your patio, there's no need to give that up during the Fall and Winter months. Fire pits are usually made of stone, fire-resistant brick or in some instances, clay. The fire pit creates a more...
The cool breezes of Fall are now upon us, Colorado. This is the perfect time to light up those outdoor fireplaces to enjoy the warm and cozy heat on your backyard patio. Having a fireplace installed in your landscaping is a great idea because it allows you to enjoy...
Don't get caught off guard this winter, Colorado. Before you get your sprinkler system winterized. Here are two precautions you can take to protect your backflow device from an early freeze after you have stopped watering your landscape and right before winter has...
October is Energy Awareness month and you may be surprised to know that you can utilize your landscaping to have a better energy efficient home. If you live in an older home that does not have good insulation, good landscaping can help you during both the Summer and...
In climates that are very cold during the winter months, like Colorado, it's important to get your landscaping ready for the cold winter. Here is a basic Winterization checklist that will help keep your landscaping irrigation system in top shape even during the...
Winter is just around the corner and now is the time for Colorado residents to call in and schedule the winterization/ irrigation shut off for their landscape. As a part of your regular seasonal landscape maintenance, this is an important factor in keeping your...
There are 3 main benefits to planting Colorado native plants in your landscaping. 1. Colorado native plants are naturally adapted to the specific Colorado soils, climate, and environmental conditions 2. When properly placed, they are ideal for creating a sustainable...
Maintaining your garden during the cold Autumn days is important, especially for Colorado landscapes because you have to properly prepare you gardens for the frigid cold of winter. Remember these three things when caring for your precious garden in Fall: 1. Prune your...